September 2017 “Owyhee Gem” Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society · Board of Directors September...

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT:

Willa Renken

362-3941

VICE-PRESIDENT:

Janie Ehlers

674-1213

SECRETARY:

Sylvia Foreman

459-8027

TREASURER:

Elaine Oakander

585-9399

FEDERATION DIRECTOR:

Ed Moser

340-8060

FIELD TRIP CHAIRMAN:

Larry Beattie 466-6184

ASST: Gene Alvey 440-3067

SHOW CHAIRMAN:

Carolyn Roberts

466-6191

ASST. SC:

Jean Dingley-377-2713

September President’s Message A smoky hello to all of you. Once again, our neighboring states are

sending us smoke signals. With all the spring moisture, we knew it

would be just a matter of time before we would experience the

campfire smell of late summer. This month brings us closer to our

club’s election of officers. If you would like to serve on the Board,

please step forward as we welcome turn over. As you heard last

meeting, Ithel is stepping down from his position as Field Trip

Chairman. That being the case we are in need of a new Chairman.

This is a position that can be shared and in past years, we have

spread it throughout the members. It is necessary to have a person in

charge in order to delegate some of the responsibilities. If you are

interested, please contact a board member or me so we can get you

on the slate. The field trips are what draws the most recruitment to our

club so we need to fill this position.

Jim has once again come up with a great program, which will be given

by Larry Ridley on claims and protocol. It will be very interesting and I

am looking forward to learning more about this subject.

Susan made it known that she will be holding a training class for our

Annual Gem Show chairpersons. This class is to be held in October

and she will announce the date at this month’s general meeting.

Randy reported to the board that our donation to the Museum would

be apportioned to the Glen Evans display on behalf of the OGMS.

Also they welcome any members who are wanting to lend a hand in

restoration to get in contact with the director in order to get direction

where help is needed. Please keep track of your hours, as I will need

an end of year report for our tax status. Randy also wanted to make

the membership aware that the campus is now a nonsmoking campus

so if you need to smoke you must go completely off of the College

grounds to do that.

Our next board meeting will be at the Caldwell Library on the 25th if you

would like to attend, guests are always welcome

As always, I look forward to seeing you all at the next General Meeting

on September 20th in the Boone Science Building. The meeting starts

at 7:30pm. Till then keep on rocking!!

Willa Renken OGMS President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT: Willa Renken (208) 362-3941, [email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT: Jim Hopkins (208) 466-8817, [email protected]

SECRETARY: Debbie Lawrence (208) 869-7585, [email protected]

TREASURER: Janie Ehlers (208) 674-1213, [email protected]

FEDERATION DIRECTOR: Ed Moser (208) 340-8060, [email protected]

FIELD TRIP CHAIRMAN: Ithel Kildow(208) 455-7960, [email protected] ASST: David Schmidt (408) 489-3996

SHOW CHAIRMAN: Susan Beattie (208) 466-6184, [email protected]

ASST. SHOW CHAIRMAN: Darell Ehlers (208) 674-1213, [email protected]

BULLETIN EDITOR: Carol Farnham (208) 475-4868 [email protected]

HISTORIAN: Pauline Prather (208) 459-4139

MEMBERSHIP: Kim Bashford (208) 454-7287, [email protected]

ROAD CLEAN-UP: Larry Beattie (208) 466-6184, [email protected]

SUNSHINE: Jewels Haines (760) 331-3443, [email protected]

WEBMASTER: Brad Larson [email protected]

P . O . B o x 1 0 5 3 C a l d w e l l , I d a h o 8 3 6 0 5 - 1 0 5 3

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Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society

Volume 49 No. 9 September 2017

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I Love My Wife

She has rocks in her head...

and the garage...

and the yard...

and all over the house.

Here's to many more years of rock

collecting together.

Happy Birthday Andrea

All my Love, Your husband, Bill

____________

ATTENTION PLEASE!!

Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History

Have you been to the museum lately? The Orma J. Smith Mu-

seum of Natural History features specimens representing the Biology

and Geology of SW Idaho, SE Oregon, and northern Nevada. The

focal point of the museum is the Evans Gem and Mineral Collections.

Curator, Nathan Carpenter, continues to expand the displays and wel-

comes visitors as well as assistance from volunteers to help build and

maintain the displays, conduct tours and classes, and identify and la-

bel specimens. The museum hosts a workday and seminar the first Saturday of every month and

will host the annual event, “Night at the Museum,” from 7-9 pm on September 15th. The evening

will include award presentations in Boone Hall room 103 and tours of the Museum. The Museum

is open to all visitors Tuesday-Friday from 1-5 pm, the first Saturday of every month from 8-5 and

the third Saturday of every month from 10-4.

The Museum is located in the basement of Boone Hall on the College of Idaho campus.

Visit the Museum website at www. collegeofIdaho.edu/cultural-institutions/orma-j-smith-museum-

natural-history to learn more.

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September Anniversaries

9/3 Darell & Janie Ehlers

9/4 Roy & Pat Bethel

9/10 John & Susan Hartman

9/13 Mark & Cindy Kochanek

9/18 Loren Francis

9/18 David & Patty Sturm

9/20 Earl & Jennie VanCampen

9/23 Larry & June McConnell

9/24 Dan & Diane Stevens

9/27 Manuel & Cathi Gonzalez

September Birthdays

9/4 Pat Bethel

9/5 Jennie VanCampen

9/8 Bill Gardunia

9/10 Cheryl Myers

9/11 Derek Scheyer

9/12 Dale Brown

9/14 Andrea Sawyer

9/15 Andy Krivy

9/15 Dan Nash

9/16 Debora Powell

9/17 Susan Hartman

9/20 Mia Mick

9/20 Randy Whipple

9/21 Kathy Shell

9/22 Dallas Budden

9/25 Olan Flick

9/25 Eva Roberts

9/26 Brent Stewart

9/27 Manuel Gonzalez

9/27 Mary Eberle

9/29 Christine Rednour

This is a special shout out to Gene and

Freda Babbitt for their 65th wedding

anniversary on August 10th.

Congratulations to you both!!

STRINGER’S GEM SHOP

Idaho Opals Picture Jaspers & Plume Agate

Rough Rock and Slabs Bolos & Buckles

Bookends & Specimens Tumblers & Equipment

WHITE’S METAL DETECTORS

W.A. (Bill) Stringer 1812 West Orchard

Nampa, Idaho 83651

1 Mile South of Karcher Mall (208) 466-5169

M-F 1:30-5:30 pm

Other Hours By Appointment

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Stone from Arizona Stone from Australia Anderson Mine—Agate Noreena Brenda—Agate & Jasper Mookite Burro Creek—Pastelite & Agate Stone from Idaho & Oregon Handmade Jewelry Owyhee Picture Jasper Slabs & Rough Green Moss Agate Hammers/Tools Tumbled Stones Brazilian Agate - Slabs and Rough

Located at the corner of US 95 & Homedale Road 26736 Homedale Road, Wilder, Idaho

By appointment only: Phone (208) 861-8229 or Text: (208) 258-4250

[email protected]

Boise’s Best Marketplace 10378 W Overland, Boise (Five Mile and Overland)

Rosemary Peterson 546-1897

Rock Shop, Paintball,

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Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm

Rough and polish rock

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Grit kits and tumblers.

Massages by the hour

and half hour. Paintball

supplies.

Office: 208-475-4550

Email: [email protected]

Website: earthbrite1.com

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2017 Field Trip Schedule

September 23rd Grandview for Petrified Pinecones (Meet @ Walters Ferry 7:30-8:00am)

October 21st Haystacks Butte for Red Jasper (Meet @ Homedale Park 7:30-8:00am)

Blue Opal Egg Claim (single-day trip). If interested please contact Ithel Kildow at 208-455-7960.

USEFUL ITEMS TO BRING ON YOUR TRIP

Buckets, Shovels, Pick, Rock Hammer, 3 prong rake, 1/2” to 3/4” screen, Spray Bottle for Wa-ter, Small Scrub Brush, Magnifier, Gloves, Plenty of Drinking Water, Appropriate Clothing, Food, Protective Eyewear, sun protection knee pads or carpet square to kneel on.

For field trip Information, contact Ithel Kildow at (208) 455-7960, Or David Schmidt (408) 489-3996

Trips can last most of the day. Generally, a high-clearance vehicle and sometimes 4WD or ATV is required. Remember, when you finished to fill in all holes that are dug at the site.

ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS

DUES ARE DUE!!!

On page 9 is a membership form to cut out

and fill out for next years membership and

dues. Just give Kim your money and

membership form together to keep all

moneys straight.

Family $20

Couple $18

Single $12

Child $3

Sunshine Report

Hi, I am Jewels Haines and I am your Sunshine Chairman. If you hear of an-yone needing a get well card or visit, please give me a call at 760-331-3443

-Jewels Haines, Sunshine Chairman

[email protected]

FOR SALE — $200

Star Diamond brand combination

polisher, sander and grinder with

motor plus accessories. Please call

Bill Stringer if interested

(208) 466-5169

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OWYHEE GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

August 16, 2016

The General Meeting was held at the College of Idaho in Caldwell, and called to order by President, Willa

Renkin at 7:30pm. Pauline Prather made a motion to accept the minutes as printed; seconded by Red Lar-

son, motion carried. The guest speaker for the evening was Lieutenant Dave Shorseman. He gave the

group valuable information about being prepared for emergencies. After Dave’s appearance, guests were

introduced and given a warm welcome.

Secretary Report: Received correspondence from the bank stating it will be changing from the Bank

of the Cascades to First Interstate Bank. Also received three dealer contracts, one membership renewal

and a renewal for our auto insurance. There was information from the US Department of the Interior about

the renewal of the Club’s claims and, information from the Oregon Department of Geology & Mineral Indus-

tries about a proposed gold mine in Malheur County. These documents were given to Randy Whipple.

Vice President: Larry Ridley will host a presentation at the September meeting. There will be a pro-

gram in October, featuring the Orma J Smith Museum of Natural History, that is located downstairs in the

Boone Hall.

Treasurer: A report was given on the status of the Club ’s accounts. The auction that was held at the

July Picnic brought in about $800. Proceeds from the auction will go towards the Banquet in December.

Show Chairman: Show themes were discussed and voted on. The theme for the Gem Show next

year will be ‘Come Rock With Us’. Don Dixon will host the silent auction during the next show. Susan is

planning a meeting later in the year to talk about venues. If you are interested in becoming a venue chair,

you are welcome to come to the meeting to learn more about the duties of each of the venues.

Federation Chairman: The NWF mid-term meeting will be held in Lewiston, on October 21. The NWF

Show will be held in Yakima, WA next year. Remember to save your postage stamps.

Sunshine Chairman: Let Jules know if you know someone who could use a note of cheer.

Membership Report: There were three membership renewals.

Field Trip Chairman: The August field trip will be to Glass Butte to collect pink plume agate. Fire

Extinguishers and also no smoking was recommended, because of the extreme heat and dry conditions.

There will also be a trip to Stinking Water over the Labor Day Weekend.

There was no Historian Report and no Unfinished Business.

New Business: The first Saturday of every month there is a work day at the Orma J Smith Museum

of Natural History. Updating the display cases is the current project in the museum. It was stated that it

would cost $5,000 to $6,000 to complete the restoration of the display cases. Ed Moser made a motion to

donate $1,000 to the museum for the restoration of the display cases; seconded by Jim, there was a discus-

sion including: giving additional funds, recognition of the gift, putting information on the website, and having

fliers in the museum. Roxanne Franklin amended the motion on the floor to increase the suggested $1,000

donation to a one-time $5,000 donation; seconded by Bob Bashford, motion carried. There was a discus-

sion about our club allocating a yearly $500 scholarship for research and travel, and $500 going to help with

maintenance of the museum. There will be more discussion on the topic and a vote in November.

Slab drawing. Jim Hopkins won the door prize. Meeting adjourned at 8:50.

Respectfully submitted. Debbie Lawrence, Secretary

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OWHEE GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

August 28, 2017

The Board Meeting was held at the Caldwell Library and called to order by President, Willa Renkin

at 7pm. Ed Moser made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting; seconded by Su-

san Beattie, motion carried.

Secretary Report: There were two membership renewals and the monthly bank statements

in the mail.

Vice President: Larry Ridley will give a presentation and information at the next meeting

about the claims the Club owns.

Treasurer Report: The slab drawing from the last meeting brought in $73 and $1,000 was

collected from vendor contracts for next year.

Show Chairman: There will be a meeting the third weekend in October for training and to go

over venues. Darell will start working on advertising for next year.

Federation Chairman: The mid-term meeting in Lewiston will coincide with the NWF Meeting. Ed

gave a reminder to save your stamps.

Membership: Carol Farnham made a motion to accept David and Michelle Wiles as new

members; Ed Moser seconded, motion carried.

Unfinished Business: Randy Whipple met with the Board of the Orma J Smith Museum of

Natural History. They discussed how money donated from the Owyhee Gem & Mineral Club will be

held for use only in the museum. He was assured the donated money will be held in a museum ac-

count and used only for restoration of the museum. Janie wrote a check to the Evans Museum for

$5,000. The Grand Opening of the Museum will co-inside with the Gem Show next year. There

was a discussion about allocating $500 per year for maintenance of the museum and a yearly $500

scholarship. These items will be voted on at a future meeting.

New Business: Election of Officers is coming up. The club will need a Field Trip Chairman

and an Assistant Field Trip Chairman next year. The next Board Meeting will be September 25 at

the Caldwell Library.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50. Respectfully submitted. Debbie Lawrence, Secretary

FYI

Just a reminder for those thinking of having their newsletter sent to them by email but

aren’t quite ready to take the step, all emails go out BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) so no one

else sees your email address. You can catch me at the meetings or email me if you want

to switch over. Remember there is a savings for the club of $1.17 for each newsletter

mailed to a family or $14 a year.

Carol Farnham ([email protected]) Newsletter Editor


OWYHEE GEM

Elections are here!

Please read the following and see if you may be interested. You are welcome to shadow the officer and ask about their job. The positions are not that hard and everyone needs to take a turn now and then. The current officer will walk you through the job and answer any questions you may have.

The President and in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President, shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the general membership, and perform and render such services as the Board of Directors may require. The President shall sign all certificates, contracts, and other instruments approved by the Board. He or she shall be titular head of the corporation and shall have such powers and duties as regularly devolve on a President.

The Vice-President in addition to filling in when the President is absent shall also serve as the pro-gram chairman of the corporation.

The Secretary shall be the secretary of the corporation and shall keep, or cause to be kept, the minutes and records of the Corporation and such other books, records, and accounts as may be required, and shall ren-der notices of all meetings to the members and such other services as may be required by the Board of Di-rectors.

The Treasurer shall collect, or cause to be collected, and receive all monies due or which may become due to the Corporation, and shall deposit the same in such financial institutions as may be designated for that purpose by the Board, and shall pay out the same only upon the order of and in the manner directed by the Board. He or she shall provide a budget as designated by the Board of Directors for member approval and monthly reports showing the condition of the finances and affairs of the Corporation.

The Federation Director shall act as the Corporations official representative to the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies; shall attend meetings of the NFMS and shall report to the Board and the general membership on any and all matters concerning the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

The Field Marshall shall direct, supervise and guide all field trips as directed by the Board; shall make ap-pointments of such assistants as may be necessary and shall be responsible for all coordination of all field outings and all equipment provided by the Corporation to be able to perform all duties as required by the Board.

The Assistant Field Marshall shall perform all duties assigned at the discretion of the Field Marshall.

The Bulletin Editor shall publish the Corporation’s official news bulletin, “Owyhee Gem” taking care of secur-ing the necessary news and other information shall cause this to be printed in proper form for mailing to all members in good standing and for exchange with other rock clubs.

The Show Chairman will be responsible for the contract for the building where the show is to be held. He or she will be responsible for all contracts involving dealers for the annual show. Organize all committee chair-men for the various event venues as needed; shall be responsible for all advertising and promotion of the Annual Show.

The Assistant Show Chairman shall perform all duties as assigned at the discretion of the Show Chairman.


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Membership Report

Now accepting payment of 2018 dues

Membership forms are available at every meeting. Invite your "rockhound" friends to our next one!

Any member needing a name badge, membership card, or patch, please call me so I can have them ready for you to pick up at the next meeting.

If you need a "replacement" of any of these, there will be a nominal charge of $2 for the Name badge and $3 for the Small patch. In addition, large patches are available to members for $10.

Please remember to wear your name badge to the meetings, as it makes it so much easier to identify you.

Your yearly dues cover membership privileges from October 31st through the following October 31st .

You can either pay at a meeting or by mailing the form below to:

P.O. Box 1053, Caldwell, ID 83605-1053.

Kim Bashford, Membership Chairperson

Phone: (208) 454-7287 Email: [email protected]

OWYHEE GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY DUES Year: 2018

Family Couple Single Child $20 $18 $12 $3

LAST NAME: (Please Print)_________________________________________ Date Paid: ___________ Amount: __________

FIRST NAME(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: ___________________________________________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: ________________________

PHONE: ________________________________________________ ANNIV: ______-_____ BDAY: _____-_____/_____-_____

Month Day Month Day Month Day

EMAIL: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

RENEWAL _____ NEW_____ CASH _____ CHECK # ___________ RECD BY__________________

Federation Director

Please save the postage STAMPS for cancer research and bring to this months

meeting. Remember to cut ½ inch all the way around the stamp. Thanks to all

for your help. It helps others and it might just help someone you know.

Federation Director-Ed Moser, Federation Director

(208) 340-8060, [email protected]

Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society

PO Box 1053,

Caldwell, ID 83605-1053

Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society Purpose:

To promote interest in the wonders of nature and in particular, rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils. To conduct field trips for exploration and collection. To encourage as wide a participation as possible in the “Rock Hound” hobby and the many activities that go along with it. MEMBERSHIP DUES:

Family - $20.00 per year Couples - $18.00 per year Singles - $12.00 per year Children (under 19) - $3.00 per year The Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society was established in 1938 at the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho. GENERAL MEETING: The club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. in the Boone Science Hall at the College of Idaho, Room 103, except for the July picnic and the December holiday party. Field trips are scheduled once a month. Visitors are welcome at all these events! Bring a friend—Wear your name tag— Bring an unidentified rock and we’ll help you figure out what it is!

Have You Visited our Club Website?

Our awesome website has great information on it.

There are some great pictures of our outings, and

our newsletter is posted on it. Brad Larson, our

Web Master, does a great job of keeping it up to

date with all kinds of information like

upcoming shows, field trip dates,

times and much more.

http://www.owyheerocks.com/

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